In this monthly report, FPM looks in detail at what the CQC have publicly reported from their GP practice inspections during October 2026, all anonymised. We highlight great performance and innovation for those rated Outstanding, and also the reasons some practice's individual ratings were scored Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. 

Managing training can be challenging. Staff often find themselves juggling multiple systems to monitor learning and compliance - but FPM Core simplifies this process by bringing e-learning and compliance management together in a single platform, helping organisations deliver training efficiently while maintaining visibility of staff development and compliance status.

In this report, you'll find the high level trends and themes from the last three months of our analysis of CQC GP Practice Inspection Reports. Here you can see what most commonly led to practices being awarded Outstanding, Requires Improvement, and Inadequate. You can also see the trends broken down by Key Question, and some thoughts on practical implications for GP practice and PCN managers.

Many employers will already be aware of the duty introduced in October 2024 requiring organisations to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. However, from 30 October 2026, the law is being strengthened further and employers will be expected to take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment occurring in the workplace.

For Practice Managers, compliance leads, PCNs and GP Federations, finding the time to attend live training sessions can be difficult. That's where FPM Core helps. FPM Core's extensive webinar library gives healthcare organisations access to expert-led compliance, governance and management training whenever they need it, helping teams stay informed, build confidence and demonstrate ongoing professional development.